"Ahpo" handover at Lürssen

It was customary for large yachts built in Germany to make a refuelling stop in Norway in order to receive a refund of German VAT for the short stay. The 55-metre Lürssen "Moon Sand" recently called at London, while "Ahpo" has now moved to Southampton. From there it will continue on to the Caribbean, destination harbour: Saint-Martin.

With Lürssen's latest giga format, Nuvolari-Lenard prove once again that they have got the hang of it. Their largest design, the 142 metre long "Nord", was similarly round at the stern. The studio, based just outside Venice, already designed the entire 86 metre long predecessor Lürssen for the "Ahpo" owner. What's more, Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard are also responsible for the exterior of the 122-metre "Jag" project, which is currently being fitted out and is also being built for a Lürssen customer who is expanding. Moran Yacht & Ship was responsible for all three projects.

For "Ahpo", Nuvolari-Lenard found inspiration in the LaFerrari super sports car, hence the project name "Enzo". The ends of the upper decks pick up on the characteristic curved deck shape. The superstructures are visually shortened by the black-painted extensions. A tapered bow with a long overhang contrasts with the volume. The drone view reveals skylights behind the helipad on each side, which illuminate an area that resembles a fixed balcony. The bridge appears to be located on the highest deck and the owner's area below.

Only a few technical details are known about the 115.10 metre long steel-aluminium format. Lürssen relies on heat recovery - the generators heat the water for the pool - and on dynamic positioning, which allows the boat to remain moored without dropping anchor. Peter Lürßen assesses the project as follows: "The owner's specifications were demanding. However, we believe that our engineering skills have exceeded his wishes to own a yacht that will still be timeless and ahead of its time in many years' time."